MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Roster Shake-ups

The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and several teams are looking to make significant moves. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are among the prominent clubs that before the Monday deadline, with the Yankees' manager Aaron Boone expressing confidence in getting injured stars back this season regardless of trade outcomes. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who received a standing ovation in what could be his final start for Detroit, with the Dodgers reportedly keeping an eye on his situation should he become available. The Angels, holding an AL-worst 42-66 record, have already dealt reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo. In Queens, the Mets are contemplating a roster makeover, with a wish list that includes acquiring Mason Miller for the Bronx makeover in Queens.

Several players have recently landed on the injured list, impacting team depth. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, hitting .232 with 6 home runs, was placed on the IL with a sore right wrist. The Giants saw center fielder Harrison Bader further injure his foot in a scooter crash, and infielder Casey Schmitt underwent an MRI revealing a torn meniscus in his left knee. Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has returned to the injured list with the same hip injury that sidelined him for the All-Star Game, having reaggravated it during Tuesday's win. Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited Tuesday's loss with right hamstring tightness. Yankees All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be out for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer was placed on the IL with a right wrist sprain. Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has a broken big toe and was not in the lineup, while Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. will have season-ending surgeries.

Player Performances and Notable Incidents

In a game where the Marlins rallied from a 6-0 deficit, Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning to secure their 21st comeback win of the year. This victory also ended the Marlins' franchise-record 12-game losing streak, a skid manager Clayton McCullough likened to "The Odyssey". Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after dropping nine of twelve games since the All-Star break. Bryce Harper echoed the sentiment, bluntly stating the Phillies "need some help" at the trade deadline.

The issue of hit-by-pitches continues to be a talking point in MLB. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz after exiting Wednesday's game with a bruised forearm from being hit by a pitch. Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead also left his debut game after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch. Conversely, Pirates rookie slugger Esmerlyn Valdez was OK to play after being hit in the hand on Monday. Pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young winner, struggled on Tuesday, issuing six walks in his first two-thirds of an inning.

Hall of Fame and Future Outlooks

Baseball's Hall of Fame welcomed a new class of inductees on Sunday, with Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent officially enshrined in Cooperstown. Their diverse paths to baseball's highest honor represent multiple countries and teams. On the business side, former pitcher Chan Ho Park, marking a significant addition to the Athletics' ownership structure. The Shohei Ohtani saga continues to develop, with new audio shedding light on his former interpreter's initial statements regarding the slugger's alleged gambling debts. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman remains confident in Ohtani's eventual return to pitch despite his ongoing knee issues.